Sealing means for receptacles



Jul 8, 1924.

.1. T. OVERSTREET SEALING MEANS FOR RECEPTACLES Origi nal Filed Sept.- 21

Patentedduly 8,1924.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOHN TALLY OVER STREET, OF UVTALDE, TEXAS.

. SEALING MEANS FOR RECEPTAOLES.

Application filed September 21, 1921, Serial No. 502,281. Renewed November 19, 1923.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, Join: T. Ovnns'rnnn'r, a citizen of the United States, residin at Uvalde, in the county of Uvalde and tate of Texas, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Sealing Means for Receptacles, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to receptacles and more particularly to the sealing means therefor.

An important object is to provide a receptacle having a cover provided with attaching prongs adapted to be received with in an annular channel'shaped member and bent thereby whereby the cover is securely held in position without the necessity of employing solder or the like.

Further, the invention aims to provide a cover having novel means whereby the unauthorized opening of the same during ship-v ment or handling in trade may be detected.

A further object is to provide a receptacle Which is of highly simplified construction, desirable in use and cheap to manufacture.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent during the course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawing forming a part of this application and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same,

Figure l is a detail sectional view through the receptacle provided with the improved cover.

Figure 2 is a plan view of the receptacle with the cover removed.

Figure 3 is a perspective of the cover, the view illustrating the means for securing the cover to the receptacle.

Figure 4 is a fragmentary sectional view of the receptacle illustrating the construction of the annulus secured within the upper portion of the same. i

In the drawing wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown a preferred embodiment of the invention, the numeral 5 designates the receptacle which is of cylindrical formation and is adapted for the reception of condensed milk or other liquids, or, if desired, solids.

As illustrated in Figure 1, an annulus generally designated by the numeral 6 is set within the upper portion of the receptacle and has one edge portion bent upon itself to provide a flange 7 engaged with the outer side of the receptacle and secured thereto by means of solder or the like. It will be noted that the flange 7. which is annular co-operates with the adjacent side of the-annulus 6 in forming an annular groove which snugly receives the upper end of the receptacle The annulus 6 which is thus securely held within the receptacle is U-shaped in cross section and is therefore provided with an annular channel opening out through the upper end of the receptacle whereby the attaching prongs 8 carried by the cover 9 may be inserted into the channel. The attaching or sealing prongs 8 have their terminal pontions curved outwardly as indicated at 10 so that when the same contact with the bottom of the channel in the annulus the prongs will be coiled inthe manner illustrated in Figure ,l r vVith the sealing prongs 8 thus securely held in position the cover 9 is firmly attached to the receptacle and when once removed cannot be again applied to the receptacle in a manner to prevent subsequent detection.

The cover 9 is provided with an upstand- I bead 18 formed at the upper edge of the inner side of the annulus. 6. When forcing the prongs into position the gasket 15 is tightly pressed between the bead 18 andthe flange 14 to provide a means for preventing leakage and to form an airtight closure.

The gasket 15 is held against outward spreading by means of the inwardly bent edge portion or bead '20 of the flange 14. It is thus seen that the head with which the prongs 8 are formed integral acts as a meansgasket.

for preventin spreading of the Further, it wil be noted that the bead 20 contacts with the outer side wall of the annulus 6 and prevents the entrance of dirt, etc, into the channel of the annulus. However, the head 20 terminates inwardly of the attaching flange 7 to permit a small tool to be as is customary in receptacles of this type.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is 1-- a 1. A receptacle comprisin a body, an annulus secured to the end 0 the receptacle and having a trough, and a cover. provided with sealing prongs received in said trough, the terminal portions of said prongs being curved whereby the prongs are coiled upon insertion into said trough.

portion of the cylindrical body and being of U-shaped formation, said annulus being provided with a channel, a cover having an ofiset defining a side wall and a flange, said flange being provided with a bead, sealing prongs, carried by said bead and having their terminal portions curved longitudinally whereby the prongs are coiled upon insertion into said channel, and a gasket confined between said flange and the inner side wall of said annulus and held in position by said bead.

3. A receptacle comprising a cylindrical body, an annulus secured within the upper portion of the cylindrical body and being of U-shaped formation said annulus being pr0- vided with a channel, a cover having an oflset defining a side wall and a flange, said flange being rovided with a bead, and sealing prongs carried by said bead and having their terminal portions curved longitudinalsealing prongs carried by said bee and 7 adapted for insertion into said channel, 2. A receptacle comprising a cylindrical body, an annulus secured within the upper said bead being engaged with the outer side wall of said anni us to close said channel, the inner side wallof said annulus being provided with a bead extending into said channel and confining said prongs within the channel, and a gasket confined between said flange and said second named bead and held against outward movement by said. first named bead.

In testimony whereof, I have affixed my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

JOHN TALLY ovnnsrnnn'r.

Witnesses:

K. S. Bnnrme, T. M. MILAM. 

